MTB Aosta valley hut tour

My Aosta Valley Hut Tour brings out the very best in what the Aosta valley offers curious experienced Enduro riders.

Course Highlights:

Overnights in authentic mountain huts

Evening spent on the Italian/Swiss border

150+km of awesome riding on single track/flow and technical sections

Visiting the Grand Saint Bernard Monastery

Full international flavour and Aosta valley cultural immersion

Dedicated shuttle van for uphills and baggage

Included

5 nights in authentic huts and auberge in standard rooms with breakfast

6 dinners

Van shuttles for all the transfers with a designated driver

Professional MTB Guide for the entire tour

Lift tickets

What’s Not Included

Lunches and any drinks

Mandatory Gear:

30L Backpack

Knee pads and elbow pads

Helmet

Small personal repair kit/tools

Not Included, but available on request:

Bike Rentals, all the necessary Technical Gear

Program

Typical 6 Day Aosta Valley Hut Tour

Day 1The late morning group meet is in the Roman city of Aosta, located in the very heart of the Aosta valley. From here, we will head to our evening retreat located in the stunning remote alpine village of St Jacques. It will be a laid back afternoon slated to get the group ready to roll with bike set up and a short spin to check it all works. Here, the marvels of good food and a quiet setting will re-charge your travel weary body.Night in a local hotel in St Jacques.

Day 2Following a typical outstanding breakfast, we'll warm up the legs and the bikes with a great ride down valley on some mellow single tracks before taking on our first climb over the ridge line into the Valtourneche valley and yet another epic descent right into the charming alpine village of Chamois.Night in an authentic mountain hut located just outside of town.

Climb: <800mDescent: 2200m - 20+km trails

Day 3After a wholesome typical Val d'Aosta breakfast, today will have some epic riding and the scenery to match - including the world famous Matterhorn.We start by riding back up the Tournenche Valley using some old trails, through small hamlets and villages until we reach the town of Valtournenche. From here we get a much deserved break and use a series of lifts to gain access to the high mountains and glaciers that dominate the ski resort of Breuil Cervinia.What follows is a massive downhill into Cervinia, all the while the view is dominated by the towering Matterhorn - or Cervino as it is referred to in Italian. A short caffè break and then we ride the lifts once again for our final surprise - a night in a true mountain hut located on the border of Italy and Switzerland at over 3300m !Here an incredible evening of delicious Italian food and celebration as we sleep on one of the highest passes of the Alps. One of the absolute highlights of the week.Night in a mountain hut.

Climb: 450mDescent: 1600m - 20+km trails

Day 4 This morning you will be greeted with an amazing sunrise in front of the towering Matterhorn. As the sun rises and lights up the surrounding peaks and glaciers you will feel very alive.Our stunning day gets started first with a bit of traversing, followed by a long descent. We will go through all types of alpine stages from the rough, lifeless alpine tundra to pine laden forests and lakes to finally reach Cervinia. Following the mandatory caffè, we'll continue to ride all the way down to the valley floor.From there a Transfer will bring us to Saint Barthelemy, where we’ll have to pedal a bit more before reaching the next refuge.Night in a mountain hut.

Climb: 250mDescent: 2500m - down a 40+km trails

Day 5Yet another adventure awaits us - today we start off casually with a shuttle to the top of the famous Grand Saint Bernard pass - where we will also have a quick visit of not only the famous St Bernard dogs but also the incredible monastery or hospice is an absolute must see. This world famous building has been dated back to early 800's - yes that's right it's over 1300 years old.Following our visit we have some riding to do. We'll get started with a little single track action and then follow it up with an incredible downhill into the village of St Oyen for the evening.Tonight will be another special evening with a typical val d'aosta meal. Night in an auberge.

Climb: 0mDescent: 1600m - 20+km trails

Day 6Our final day but we'll make it a great one before we return to Aosta. The riding gets started with some great flow sections and few mixed with some technical sections before one final climb and a great a super cool single down through the deep forests and finally into Aosta.In all, a memorable journey filled with with great rides and equally satisfying dips into the culture of the Aosta valley.

Climb: 900mDescent: 2400m - 35+km trails

* Actual course details and climbs may vary depending on conditions and or participants level.

Dates

This course is available on a weekly basis from the beginning of June through the end of September. You can custom choose your dates. Please inquire for availability.Length:6 days, 5 nights